Anglo American PLC Update re. Anglo American Platinum (6778M)
20 September 2012 - 1:20AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMAAL
RNS Number : 6778M
Anglo American PLC
19 September 2012
19 September 2012
Anglo American update re. Anglo American Platinum
Anglo American plc draws attention to an announcement issued by
Anglo American Platinum Limited, the text of which is set out
below:
Anglo American Platinum Update
Anglo American Platinum Limited ("Anglo American Platinum") is
providing an update in respect of its Rustenburg operations
following resumption of those operations on Tuesday 18 September
2012.
The increase in police visibility and action has created an
environment conducive for our employees to return to work and
isolated incidents of intimidation and violence are being dealt
with. The safety and security of our employees is of paramount
importance to Anglo American Platinum and we continue to urge
employees to continue using formal and recognised engagement
structures in place to address any concerns.
Anglo American Platinum urged its employees to return to work by
no later than today. Given the authorities' assessment that it is
safe to go to work, the company is now left with no alternative but
to declare those who have not returned to work to be participating
in illegal industrial action in violation of a court order dated 12
September 2012, which declared the current actions to be
illegal.
In order to achieve full resumption of all the mining operations
as soon as possible, Anglo American Platinum has communicated to
its employees the requirement to return to work by the night shift
on Thursday 20 September, failing which legal avenues will be
pursued. Anglo American Platinum's Rustenburg mining operations are
already under considerable economic pressure, any further delays in
returning to work will only increase the risk to the long-term
viability of these mines.
We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide
further information as appropriate.
For further information, please contact:
Media Investors
UK UK
James Wyatt-Tilby Leng Lau
Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8759 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 8540
South Africa Caroline Crampton
Tel: +27 (0)14 591 3741 Tel: +44 (0)20 7968 2192
Notes to editors:
Anglo American is one of the world's largest mining companies,
is headquartered in the UK and listed on the London and
Johannesburg stock exchanges. Anglo American's portfolio of mining
businesses spans bulk commodities - iron ore and manganese,
metallurgical coal and thermal coal; base metals - copper and
nickel; and precious metals and minerals - in which it is a global
leader in both platinum and diamonds. Anglo American is committed
to the highest standards of safety and responsibility across all
its businesses and geographies and to making a sustainable
difference in the development of the communities around its
operations. The company's mining operations, extensive pipeline of
growth projects and exploration activities span southern Africa,
South America, Australia, North America, Asia and Europe.
www.angloamerican.com
This information is provided by RNS
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